Forgiveness theme in upcoming elections

3:07 PM,
Jun. 16, 2014

Jeremy Alford

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Jeremy Alford
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During the fall elections this year and next, a handful of candidates will be asking not only for your vote, but also for your forgiveness. While Louisiana has always had its fair share of flawed and ethically challenged politicians, it's a treat for reporters - and heartburn for supporters of good government - to find so many high-profile cases on the campaign trail at the same time.

In northeast Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, Congressman Vance McAllister, R-Swartz, is considering running for re-election after initially stating he would not when a video was leaked in April ...